Impact of Sexual Harassment on Pupils Academic Performance in Selected Primary Schools of Kitumba Sub-County Kabale District.
The study examined the impact of sexual harassment on pupils' academic performance in selected primary schools of Kitumba sub-county, Kabale district. The Study followed research objectives which were to identify different forms of sexual harassment on pupils' academic performance, to asse...
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Kabale University
2024
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12493/2094 |
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| Summary: | The study examined the impact of sexual harassment on pupils' academic performance in selected primary schools of Kitumba sub-county, Kabale district. The Study followed research objectives which were to identify different forms of sexual harassment on pupils' academic performance, to assess the impact of sexual harassment on pupils’ academic performance, and to suggest possible intervention measures to reduce sexual harassment among pupils. The methodology of the study was a descriptive research design using both qualitative and quantitative tools. A sample size of 80 respondents was selected from respondents of primary schools of Kitumba sub-county, Kabale district. The findings of the study revealed that female respondents were highly represented with the study and they were marked with 71%, allows rape with 20% among the major cause of sexual harassment which affects pupils' academic performance in primary schools, 22% revealed that decline in academic performance due to sexual harassment. Based on the results obtained in this study, it is recommended that based on study objectives, the study included that there were different forms of sexual harassment on pupils' academic performance as they included; Defilement, Indecent, Assault, Personal ethnocultural, Bad touches, Rape, Sexual harassment and Sexualized conversations. There were also different impacts of sexual harassment on pupils’ academic performance in primary schools of Kitumba sub-county in Kabale district such as sexual harassment harms pupils' life, Tantrums, Decreased academic performance, Changes pupils thinking capacity, Physical injuries, Fear, Decreases self-esteem among pupils and Distressed mind among pupils were the key impacts of impact of sexual harassment on pupil’s academic performance in primary schools of Kitumba sub-county in Kabale district. School-related gender-based violence is a global phenomenon that knows no geographical, ethnic economic, social, cultural, or other boundaries. School-related gender-based violence or abuse is based on gendered stereotypes that target pupils based on their sex, sexuality, or gender identities. It happens around all societies and symbolizes a brutal violation of human rights most especially for the weaker sex. It also happens in schools where parents and guardians feel that their children are safe and protected. The study recommends that; Concerning the effects of sexual harassment on school-going pupils in selected schools of the Kitumba sub-county Kabale district, there is a decline in academic performance and psychological and physical effects. The introduction of sensitization programs for both teachers and pupils would be helpful for both parties to understand what pupil-related gender-based violence is all about. This can help perpetrators to know that what they are doing is wrong and that there are serious consequences that can be faced if the issue is brought to light. The victims can also stop living in fear and it can help them to boost their morale and in turn, accomplish academic achievements. |
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